Clemson University
Senior Writer, Executive Communications
Clemson University, Clemson, South Carolina, United States, 29631
Senior Writer, Executive Communications
Location:
Clemson, SC
Job Summary The Senior Writer, Executive Communications serves as the lead writer for the Office of the President. Responsible for crafting high-impact speeches, remarks, summaries and talking points that authentically reflect the President's voice, priorities and thought leadership. Delivers compelling content that informs, inspires and influences through various platforms and channels. Other duties as assigned.
Job Duties
60% - Presidential Speechwriting and Social Media:
Write speeches, remarks and event scripts for the university president across a wide range of engagements - including internal and external events, donor meetings, conferences and community appearances. Accurately capture and reflect the president's voice, tone and strategic priorities across all written materials. Proactively generate ideas for the president's social media platforms, positioning the president as a thought leader in higher education.
15% - Collaboration:
Work closely with university communications, advancement, academic affairs, student affairs, athletics and others across the University to ensure message alignment and strategic consistency.
10% - Executive Communications:
Support the development of talking points, op-eds, statements and correspondence for other senior leaders, as needed. Creates, edits and designs PowerPoint presentations for the president and other leaders, as needed.
10% - Content Development:
Translate institutional initiatives and academic work into compelling narratives that resonate with various audiences, including students, faculty, staff, alumni, boards, legislative leaders, business and industry, and the general public.
5% - Issues Management:
Collaborate with the news and communications teams to prepare responsive, timely messaging and talking points on emerging topics and sensitive matters.
Minimum Requirements
Education:
Bachelor’s Degree in English, Communications, Journalism, Public Policy, or related field.
Work Experience:
7+ years.
Preferred Requirements
Education:
Master’s Degree.
Responsibilities Firm job knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to use in varied situations.
Physical Requirements Sit (stationary position) for prolonged period. Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself.
Job Location Clemson, SC
Application Deadline October 30, 2025
Military and Veteran MILITARY EQUIVALENCY:
Clemson University allows educational equivalency for military technical certifications and trainings that directly relate to the job duties.
VETERAN PREFERENCE:
South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions. To claim Veteran Preference for qualifying positions, email hrjob@clemson.edu upon submission of your application.
Closing Statement Clemson University is an EEO/AA employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to characteristics protected by applicable law including disability and protected veteran status.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Clemson, SC
Job Summary The Senior Writer, Executive Communications serves as the lead writer for the Office of the President. Responsible for crafting high-impact speeches, remarks, summaries and talking points that authentically reflect the President's voice, priorities and thought leadership. Delivers compelling content that informs, inspires and influences through various platforms and channels. Other duties as assigned.
Job Duties
60% - Presidential Speechwriting and Social Media:
Write speeches, remarks and event scripts for the university president across a wide range of engagements - including internal and external events, donor meetings, conferences and community appearances. Accurately capture and reflect the president's voice, tone and strategic priorities across all written materials. Proactively generate ideas for the president's social media platforms, positioning the president as a thought leader in higher education.
15% - Collaboration:
Work closely with university communications, advancement, academic affairs, student affairs, athletics and others across the University to ensure message alignment and strategic consistency.
10% - Executive Communications:
Support the development of talking points, op-eds, statements and correspondence for other senior leaders, as needed. Creates, edits and designs PowerPoint presentations for the president and other leaders, as needed.
10% - Content Development:
Translate institutional initiatives and academic work into compelling narratives that resonate with various audiences, including students, faculty, staff, alumni, boards, legislative leaders, business and industry, and the general public.
5% - Issues Management:
Collaborate with the news and communications teams to prepare responsive, timely messaging and talking points on emerging topics and sensitive matters.
Minimum Requirements
Education:
Bachelor’s Degree in English, Communications, Journalism, Public Policy, or related field.
Work Experience:
7+ years.
Preferred Requirements
Education:
Master’s Degree.
Responsibilities Firm job knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to use in varied situations.
Physical Requirements Sit (stationary position) for prolonged period. Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself.
Job Location Clemson, SC
Application Deadline October 30, 2025
Military and Veteran MILITARY EQUIVALENCY:
Clemson University allows educational equivalency for military technical certifications and trainings that directly relate to the job duties.
VETERAN PREFERENCE:
South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions. To claim Veteran Preference for qualifying positions, email hrjob@clemson.edu upon submission of your application.
Closing Statement Clemson University is an EEO/AA employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to characteristics protected by applicable law including disability and protected veteran status.
#J-18808-Ljbffr